admission to and graduation from institutions of higher education that will enable them to become civic leaders, authors, artists, scientists, teachers, doctors, or successful in any other community-and family-sustaining career.

Everyone respects the cultures and traditions that sustain a free and just society.

We believe it is the responsibility of Milwaukee’s civic, community, and business leaders to develop new, high quality, and innovative educational programs for impoverished families and traditionally underserved student populations in our city. All students must graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. Further, students learn best when they understand the real world applications of their knowledge. Limiting learning to the high school classroom prevents adolescents from fully developing their ability to apply knowledge to new contexts and from pursuing the kinds of personal passions that lead to self-directed, life-long learning. Above all else, all teachers, parents, and mentors must hold the highest expectations for the academic success of all children, regardless of their cognitive abilities, or cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Graduating all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement, and family life.